Construction Laborers pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for construction laborers is $27.28 an hour ($56,730 a year). About 17,050 people work in this job there.
That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($47,120). Missouri ranks 11th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction laborers in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.21 | $37,870 |
| 25% of workers | $21.93 | $45,610 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.28 | $56,730 |
| 75% of workers | $37.30 | $77,580 |
| 90% of workers | $40.13 | $83,470 |
Construction Laborers pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $64,500 | 8,670 |
| Jefferson City | $58,220 | 580 |
| Cape Girardeau | $58,140 | 220 |
| Columbia | $56,810 | 470 |
| St. Joseph | $51,760 | 280 |
| Kansas City | $50,500 | 6,580 |
| Joplin | $49,880 | 510 |
| Springfield | $47,830 | 1,020 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for construction laborers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 120,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $60,840 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $60,540 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $61,390 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $63,720 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $72,370 |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $69,400 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $77,410 |
| Electricians | $65,410 |
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